Thread by @nomorefreeways

Over 30 comments submitted today in opposition to @OregonDOT's proposed $1.45 billion rose quarter freeway expansion!

We'll be sharing some of the best comments in the weeks ahead.

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@OregonDOT "Please please please, stop making more room for cars, our kids literally can't breathe. It's not worth it, they are worth more than this."

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@OregonDOT "The science used to support freeway expansions is inaccurate and outdated and should be reevaluated. Portland has seen a record high of vehicular violence in the last year."

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“Freeway expansion continually sells a false narrative on who and how it will benefit. There is limited evidence on how expanding freeways benefits traffic and is contradictory to statewide climate goals in reducing fossil fuels and carbon emissions”

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"Expanding the rose quarter freeway will be a waste of billions of dollars that could rather be put towards expanding public transit services or bike infrastructure, not dumping money into climate killing cars. Do better ODOT."

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"Spending vast amounts of money to widen freeways is literally madness, especially when you look at the data which shows that you can't "solve" congestion by adding more capacity."

We are up to 65 comments and counting! Write yours today:

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"I'm very concerned about the impact of ODOT's Rose Quarter proposals on bicycle commuting, in particular the addition of a new off-ramp to N Williams that will make it even riskier to bike there than it is today."

90+ comments submitted!
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"The project--with its newest fancy logo!--is not inspiring trust in me. I want the full EIS on a near final design."

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"We need an ODOT that is a partner in finding ways to help Oregon move away from our climate-heavy transportation society, but ODOT has made it clear they will continue to pursue 20th Century solutions unless forced not to"

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"As an educator who has worked at Harriet Tubman middle school, I have seen first hand, and experienced myself, that they are being poisoned every day by the emissions from the freeway."

Over 100 comments submitted! Send in yours today and demand an EIS:

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"I demand that ODOT conduct an environmental impact statement because history tells us ODOT is not transparent with the citizens of Portland."

ODOT doesn't have a trust deficit.
ODOT has a truth deficit.

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"Please conduct an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion. We need a solution that will protect our environment, and care for the people of Portland."

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"Until we have zero traffic deaths and life-altering motorist-caused collisions on ODOT-controlled roads, ODOT should not be spending a single dime on freeway expansion."

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@OregonDOT Q: Why do you demand that ODOT conduct an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion?:

A: I want my kids to be able to survive

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